I am your host Charlotte. I was formerly an engineering lecturer at Newcastle University and am currently a Degree Apprentice Coach at Northumbria University. I also have a passion for interior design, antique furniture, DIY and sewing. My husband Doug is a secondary school history and politics teacher and private tutor, and is also a font of local knowledge on live music, where to drink and eat and interesting events. We live a few streets away with our two children. We try to be environmentally sustainable without compromising on quality. The apartment is largely furnished with locally sourced and reused furniture and fittings. Our energy comes from the green energy supplier Bulb. We use Out of Eden eco towels and duvets and our bed linen is dried naturally. All of our rated appliances have energy efficiency ratings of at least A, and we use energy-efficient LED bulbs. We provide toiletries in refillable dispensers and eco-friendly cleaning and laundry products, with containers refilled at the nearby Honey Tree organic health food store. Waste is separated for recycling and we use compostable bin bags.

The Heatopia Apartment experience: Firstly relax and take in the antique furniture and bespoke furnishings, and connect to the free fast fibre WiFi. Take a short walk out to sample one of the many independent restaurants, including Indian, Italian, Spanish, Thai, and plenty of options for vegans and vegetarians. Alternatively, order from the plethora of takeaway options or pop to a nearby shop and make use of the fully equipped kitchen and private courtyard. Head out on an Ouseburn craft beer crawl, taking in the Tyne Bank Brewery Tap, Brinkburn St Brewery, Arch 2, the Cumberland Arms and the Old Coal Yard. Check out some live music at the Cluny or a play at Heaton's own People's Theatre. For a quiet night in, feel free to browse our book collection, play an old fashioned game, watch a DVD, or catch up on a TV series on Freeview Play. Enjoy a perfect night’s sleep in the comfy king bed with superking duvet, 300 thread count pure cotton bed linen and beautiful blackout curtains. There's also a cosy single bedroom. Take a shower with Out of Eden toiletries and large fluffy towels. Choose from a selection of Ringtons fairtrade tea or indulge in a cafetière coffee with fresh m...

The area of Heaton and Ouseburn, in Newcastle upon Tyne, is renowned for its independent cafés, craft beers, venues and arts. Take a stroll through Heaton Park to the Shoe Tree, browse the artwork in the Biscuit Factory, or check out what's on at the Star & Shadow Cinema. Heatopia Apartment is also conveniently located a short walk, cycle, bus or taxi ride away from the universities and city centre, and is easily accessible from the central train station and airport.